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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.58, 672.71 and 140.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.58, 672.71 and 140.34 is: 210.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.58 : 672.71 = 140.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.58/672.71 = 140.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.58x = 672.71 × 140.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.58x = 94,408.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,408.12/448.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.46

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